The Eufy 11S robotic vacuum is among the most affordable self-emptying vacuums available that are available. In our tests it was able clean up dry oats on hard floors and carpets with low pile. Its dustbin is easy to open and empty -much easier than other models in the same price range.
It recharges at the base and then cleans when it's ready. Its obstacle-avoidance technology is caught in socks and cords and it can't get under the thresholds of low.
1. iRobot 11S
The 11S is among the most affordable self-emptying robots and a lot of people seem to like it. It is a great choice for getting under furniture and is a good choice for those with hard floors or daily cleaning. The suction is less powerful than our top picks, however it's still effective. It has a large dust bin and a long-lasting battery. The app allows you to schedule your daily cleaning or choose a specific room. It's also possible to map out your home, which will assist in avoiding areas you don't want it to visit.
The app is simple to use and has a clean layout. It's not a feature-rich app however, it's simple to use and allows you to monitor your robot's status. It also has a tutorial which will walk you through the basics.
Bounce Navigation's cleaning patterns aren't always logical. Sometimes it follows straight lines, and other times, it focuses on the edges of the space. However, it cleans the entire floor. It's not the most effective at climbing over obstacles. It was unable to get under our pet food bowls and piano pedals, and got caught up in our 2.25 inch shag carpet a few times.
We believe that there are better robot vacuums than the 11S. The iRobot Roomba is simpler to maintain and has lower costs for recurring maintenance and charges faster. It also has a bigger dustbin, and performs better on all surfaces and is able to climb over low-lying obstructions (like electrical cords) more easily.
The eufy RoboVac 11S makes an excellent choice for regular vacuuming. It shares a similar design to our top pick and is good at picking up fine dust and larger debris from hard flooring. It does a good job on carpets with medium or low pile. Like the Roomba from iRobot Roomba, it has a huge dirt compartment and uses BoostIQ to automatically adjust suction power. It has an easy-to-use remote control and you can set up daily cleanings with the app. Its battery lasts for about an hour and the dustbin is able to be emptied without removing it from the dock.
2. Roborock S7 maxV Ultra
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra is an excellent robot vacuum and mop, with a surprisingly wide array of automation options. It comes in three options, the basic S7, the S7 MaxV Plus and the S7 MaxV Ultra. The S7 MaxV Ultra is the only one equipped with an Empty Wash Fillet Dock (or an alternative Auto-Empty Dock). These docks allow the robot to return to its base and empty the debris into a dust bag or reservoir, empty the dirty water tank and wash its mopping pads.
The S7's sensors work in tandem to avoid obstacles and clean the floors. It can recognize the types of floors, save a map of rooms and zones and even detect levels of dirt. It's also capable of scheduling and running spot cleaning sessions. It did well in the standard tests, but couldn't match the iRobot Roomba j7+ during the carpet deep cleaning test.
You can program the S7 with the companion app to run a cleaning routine according to your schedule. You can choose the cleaning mode that is eco or automatic, and a weekday, day or even a time. You can also choose whether the robot will stop if it is running out of power or comes across an obstacle.
If you don't own an Android device however, you can still utilize the S7 by connecting a remote control to the charging dock. The remote controls are a little confusing however once you've mastered the use of them, they function well. The power button doubles as the general 'Clean' function and the "Spot Clean" button instructs the robot to clean small areas around itself. The "Spot Clean" button triggers the child lock.
Roborock's mobile app has been improved to include a live view function that allows you to see what the S7 does at home. You can enable it by pressing a specific sequence of buttons on your S7 and then creating an unlock pattern in the mobile app, which is available at any time you wish to see what the S7 is doing.
3. Shark IQ Large
Shark's robot vacuums aren't as popular as those from iRobot or Roborock. However, our tests have shown that this model is among the most effective self-emptying vacuums on the market. It's easy to set up and comes with an enormous bin which can be easily emptied (albeit loudly) into a trashcan once it is full. It can also be programmed to sweep the entire house on a schedule.
The IQ XL can connect to your home WiFi, which allows you to monitor it via the Shark app and check its battery status as it cleans. The app lets you create a cleaning schedule, receive push notifications about its current status it is in, and the ability to pause and resume cleaning, or set it to a single room. It can also be controlled by voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The app will tell you which the current power mode is such as Eco Normal, Maximum, or Normal - but we found that none of these modes made an obvious improvement in the performance of cleaning.
Once it finishes a cleaning cycle, the IQ XL automatically empty the dustbin into its base, and then automatically emptys itself. Its bin holds up to 60 days of waste It won't require emptying more often than that unless you have many pets with long hair. If you must empty it, all you need to do is untie the side bin, place it up to a trash can and press a button that will let you eject its contents.
There isn't much to dislike about the Shark IQ XL, although it does feel slightly less robust than the Roomba 694. It is able to remove a lot of debris on unfinished flooring and does a decent job of moving itself around, but it doesn't come even close to the iRobot Roomba i7 in terms of performance on carpeted floors. The i7 is also built better and feels more durable. It is sturdy, has less maintenance requirements, is able to charge lower costs for recurring expenses, charges faster while offering comparable battery performance, and offers far more advanced automation features, such as no-go zones and the capability to pick certain rooms to be cleaned.
iRobot J7+
This robot vac and mop combination is a rare find that can do both tasks well. iRobot Combo j7+ has all the features and smarts of its j7 counterpart, including LiDAR maps and self-emptying. However, it also has additional features for mopping and vacuuming.
official site aid the j7+ identify floor types, so it can choose between vacuuming and mopping during the first time it passes through the room. It also uses this info to prioritize cleaning rooms with carpets and rugs over those with hard floors.
Like many robotic vacuums, the j7+ is quiet when it's running, and even less noisy when it's mopping. The maximum reading on our decibel meter was 64db which is comparable to the background noise of office chatter.
You can easily set up an cleaning schedule and then change the way that dust is cleaned when the canister is full. The j7+ can be controlled using voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) The app allows you to create and view maps in your home.
In our tests, the J7+ performed well on both hard and carpeted flooring, removing the majority of the dirt we tossed at it. It struggles a bit with pet hair and larger debris like sand, but it can remove these items with a little extra effort. It also has good navigation capabilities and a pair of cliff sensors that keep it from falling down the stairs or stumbling on furniture legs.
The J7+ has some minor flaws, for instance, it can be stuck on cords or rugs and doesn't always switch off the mopping function once it is done vacuuming. This is a fantastic model that ticks all the boxes.
iRobot J7+ is one of the top auto-emptying systems that we've ever tested. It spits out its 14oz / 0.4-liter dust canister into the base station, where it automatically empties itself for you to. This helps reduce the amount of garbage you need to get rid of. You will only have to change the dust disposal bag on the dock every 60 days, depending on how often you use the j7+.
